Alberta News

Premier announces Alberta's 'open for summer' plan to start soon

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced a three-stage reopening plan that could see almost all COVID-19 restrictions gone by early July — as long as people continue to get vaccinated.

May 26, 2021 5:16 PM Read more >

Alberta premier Kenney says he eyes full capacity for CFL games this coming summer

EDMONTON — Alberta's premier is expressing hope for full capacity crowds at CFL games this summer.

May 26, 2021 3:04 PM Read more >

Half of Canadians have had one COVID-19 shot; Alberta sets ambitious reopening plan

TORONTO — More than half of all people in Canada have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, health authorities reported Wednesday, as Alberta charted an ambitious course to lift most pandemic restrictions by early July.

May 26, 2021 2:46 PM Read more >

Suncor Energy adopts net-zero-by-2050 greenhouse gas emissions target

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. has become the latest major oil company to commit to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

May 26, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >

A look at Alberta's 'open for summer' plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions

EDMONTON — The Alberta government detailed a plan Wednesday to reopen businesses, activities and services impacted by public health rules meant to curb the spread of COVID-19.

May 26, 2021 1:50 PM Read more >

Ann-Sophie Bettez leads Montreal over Calgary 6-1 at Secret Cup

CALGARY — Ann-Sophie Bettez scored once and set up two more as part of a four-goal third period, and Team Bauer pulled away to beat Team Scotiabank 6-1 on Tuesday at the Secret Cup women's hockey tournament in Calgary.

May 25, 2021 8:48 PM Read more >

'It's still very fresh:' McDavid, Oilers look to move on from early playoff exit

EDMONTON — A day after a triple-overtime loss ended their season in an unexpected fashion, the Edmonton Oilers were trying to move on.

May 25, 2021 5:10 PM Read more >

Alberta revives 'turn-off-taps' resources bill that sparked legal row with B.C.

EDMONTON — Alberta is reviving its so-called turn-off-the taps legislation, but with a few changes.

May 25, 2021 4:50 PM Read more >

Council in Alberta mountain town of Canmore rejects second proposed development

CANMORE, Alta. — Town council in a popular Alberta mountain community has rejected a second proposed development project that raised concerns about wildlife, affordable housing and taxes.

May 25, 2021 3:50 PM Read more >

Wayne Gretzky steps down from front-office role with Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON — Wayne Gretzky says he is stepping down as vice-chairman of the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky said in a statement on Twitter on Tuesday he is making the decision, "given the pandemic and other life changes.

May 25, 2021 2:53 PM Read more >